1. US History Unit #3 Imperialism
Political Cartoons

2. Lesson #3 – Political Cartoons
As a class – complete the Cartoon Analysis Worksheet for the following political cartoon:
“Well, I hardly know which to take first!”

3. A cartoon of Uncle Sam seated in restaurant looking at the bill of fare containing "Cuba steak," "Porto Rico pig," the "Philippine Islands" and the "Sandwich Islands" (Hawaii) and saying "Well, I hardly know which to take first!" to the waiter, president William McKinley. From the May 28, 1898 issue of the Boston Globe.

4. Lesson #3 – Political Cartoons
As a class – complete the Cartoon Analysis Worksheet for the following political cartoon:
“Well, I hardly know which to take first!”
As a class – Complete Political Cartoon Gallery Walk

5. Independent Political Cartoon Analysis
Examine each of the following political cartoons in a gallery walk
Add comments that explain the meaning of the cartoon in the margin
Work in small groups to view each cartoon and complete the Political Cartoon Gallery Walk Worksheet
If your group is having trouble viewing the political cartoon, type the name of the political cartoon into a search engine to find a more clear picture.

6. #1 – The Cuban Melodrama

7. #2 – Miss Cuba Receives an Invitation

8. #3 - How Some Apprehensive People Picture Uncle Sam after the War

9. #4 – After the First Mile

10. #5 – Hurrah for the 4th of July!

11. #6 – Spanish Politeness